FORMER MINISTRY OF FINANCE OFFICIAL AND TWO OTHERS ACQUITTED AFTER FOUR-YEAR COURT BATTLE LUSAKA, July 1, 2026 – A former Ministry of Finance official and two others who were arrested four years ago on allegations of abuse of authority, conspiracy to defraud and other related offences have been acquitted by the Subordinate Court. The court, […]

FROM LIBERATION HERO TO MERCHANT OF DIVISION: HOW JACOB ZUMA IS SQUANDERING THE LAST REMNANTS OF HIS LEGACY By Gabriel Manyati History has an uncanny ability to forgive flawed leaders. Time softens rough edges, turns villains into complicated figures and occasionally elevates disgraced politicians into symbols of larger national struggles. Yet some leaders seem determined […]

The Zambian music industry has produced countless memorable albums over the past 26 years. While official nationwide album sales have rarely been published, several albums stand out because of their commercial success, radio airplay, cultural impact, streaming performance, and lasting influence on the country’s music scene. Here’s a look at some of the albums that […]

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Bodies of Khamenei and family members have not been buried The spokesperson for the funeral committee said on Tuesday the bodies of the Ali Khamenei and his family members have not been buried or laid to rest, and have been preserved under “religious and legal standards.” “For the first time we announce that the pure […]

Ghalibaf details $12bn Iranian assets with unrestricted central bank access Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of Iran’s parliament and head of its negotiating team said in an interview with state TV aired on Tuesday that $12 billion of Iranian assets will be placed at the disposal of the central bank under a memorandum of understanding, allowing […]

IRGC-linked individuals sought entry with Iran World Cup delegation US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said IRGC-linked individuals sought entry into the United States with Iran’s World Cup delegation, Politico reported on Tuesday. Mullin said Iranian officials attempted to bring into the country multiple individuals with ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including […]

US in strong position regardless of Iran negotiations outcome, Vance says US Vice President JD Vance said the United States would remain in a strong position regardless of how negotiations with Iran unfold, in a Fox interview aired on Tuesday. “I actually think that the United States is in a great position however the negotiation […]

Vance says Iran uses ‘Persian trick’ in talks with US “One of the things that I find both interesting and frustrating about the Iranians is they’ll say no, there’s no peace talks going on, but then there’s technical negotiations going on between Washington and Tehran about a peace deal,” US Vice President JD Vance told […]

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has condemned reported incidents of political violence and directed security agencies to investigate killings in Kaputa and Mazabuka districts. In a statement issued Tuesday by State House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka, Hichilema said he learned “with deep concern” of the incidents. “No grievance or political ambition could ever justify violence, let […]